Tag: Group Rides

That New Rider Is Definitely Fitter Than You and It’s Fine (It’s Not Fine)

September 3, 2025 at 5:32 pm2 min reading

Socialising and Culture

The group chat says, “New rider joining this weekend. Be nice.” You nod. Of course. You are nice. You’re generous with your wheels, respectful of effort, and famously didn’t laugh (much) when someone unclipped on the wrong side and fell into a bush.
Level Up Your Cycling – Find Your Tribe

April 10, 2024 at 12:26 pm3 min reading

Health & Training

Do you feel like your cycling has plateaued? Are you looking for a way to take it to the next level? Cycling is a great solo sport and many of us cyclists enjoy that. But there are few things that make you grow faster as…
5 Cycling Skills You Need to Ride in a Group

August 25, 2022 at 4:25 pm5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Even the most boring base-building rides can be a lot of fun when you’re with a group. To enjoy group rides safely, you should learn and practice several basic skills such as moving up toward the front, riding in a pace line or in an…
What Actually Happens on a Women’s Group Ride?

June 11, 2021 at 7:00 am6 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Women’s cycling clubs aren’t exactly new. Having been on the edge of male cycling clubs as early as the 1870s, female-only clubs began popping up in the 1890s and well, they’re here to stay. Women love hanging out with other women, occasionally to the dismay…
How to Ride Safely in a Group at Pro-Peloton Speeds

May 22, 2018 at 1:16 pm

Road cycling

The aerodynamic efficiency of the peloton means you can go faster for further. Check out this footage from right inside the peloton, courtesy of Shimano.